Piano Forum

Topic: Modern repertoire suggestions?  (Read 1454 times)

Offline dogperson

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1559
Modern repertoire suggestions?
on: June 14, 2015, 08:48:31 PM
HELP!  My music teacher wants me to add modern repertoire, as I have been gravitating to Mozart, Chopin and Liszt.  He suggested Tchereprin bagatelles, but I find these unappealing.  I am an adult student who choices my own repertoire for lessons, with some guidance.

Criteria, I am not a fan of dissonance, but he is ! 
I have found the following I really like, but other composer/pieces as recommendations would be appreciated. 

John Cage- Oceans

Lecuona- Malaguana
Clive Richardson-  London Fantasia

Offline yogibear07

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 10
Re: Modern repertoire suggestions?
Reply #1 on: June 14, 2015, 09:13:14 PM
Try Kapustin- sonatina op100 and the Jazz preludes op53, concert etudes are harder. I'm also looking at Antonio Taurellio tocatta. n.Delo Joio suite for piano and preludes of Ginastera.

Offline pianoplunker

  • PS Silver Member
  • Sr. Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 792
Re: Modern repertoire suggestions?
Reply #2 on: June 14, 2015, 09:16:17 PM
HELP!  My music teacher wants me to add modern repertoire, as I have been gravitating to Mozart, Chopin and Liszt.  He suggested Tchereprin bagatelles, but I find these unappealing.  I am an adult student who choices my own repertoire for lessons, with some guidance.

Criteria, I am not a fan of dissonance, but he is ! 
I have found the following I really like, but other composer/pieces as recommendations would be appreciated. 

John Cage- Oceans

Lecuona- Malaguana
Clive Richardson-  London Fantasia


Gershwin

Offline michael_sayers

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 1251
Re: Modern repertoire suggestions?
Reply #3 on: June 14, 2015, 10:13:44 PM
Hi Dogperson,

Unless you are preparing for piano competitions or are enrolled in a conservatory/music school, I don't see why you can't opt out of modern repertoire.

This item might be appealing:



And there is Schoenberg's Op. 11:



And Copland's Passacaglia:




Mvh,
Michael

Offline visitor

  • PS Silver Member
  • Sr. Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 5294
Re: Modern repertoire suggestions?
Reply #4 on: June 14, 2015, 10:21:43 PM
For more information about this topic, click search below!

Piano Street Magazine:
“Piano Dreams” - Exploring the Chinese Piano Explosion

The motivations for learning the piano are diverse, ranging from personal enjoyment to cultural appreciation and professional aspirations. While some see it as a way to connect with cultural heritage, others pursue it as a path to fame and fortune. In the movie “Piano Dreams” director Gary Lennon documents the struggles and sacrifices of three wannabe piano stars in modern China. Read more
 

Logo light pianostreet.com - the website for classical pianists, piano teachers, students and piano music enthusiasts.

Subscribe for unlimited access

Sign up

Follow us

Piano Street Digicert